Chris Boyd named Northampton director of rugby

Northampton have appointed Hurricanes head coach Chris Boyd as their new director of rugby.

The 59-year-old will begin his three-year deal in August after the Super Rugby season finishes.

Boyd took over the Hurricanes ahead of the 2015 campaign and led the New Zealand franchise to their first-ever Super Rugby title in his second season. He had previously coached Wellington and New Zealand Under-20s.

Chris Boyd will take over at Franklin´s Gardens in August (Nigel French/PA)